Rooney received £17 million a year at Manchester United: players' reaction.
21.11.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
21.11.2025
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Wayne Rooney's salary at 'Manchester United'
Wayne Rooney was paid £17 million a year during his prime years at 'Manchester United', which came as a genuine shock to his former teammates. This legendary English striker is the club's record holder with 253 goals and is recognized as one of the greatest players in Premier League history. Rooney spoke about this on the podcast 'The Overlap':“I was earning more than £17 million a year during my best years at the club.”Wayne Rooney's impact cannot be overstated — his contribution to the club and football in general remains unmatched. Throughout his career at 'Manchester United', he won numerous trophies and became a role model for many young players. Today, it is estimated that the salaries of football stars have significantly increased, but Rooney left a mark that is hard to forget.
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